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Folk Art For Sale
Style: Folk Art
Style: Empire
Folk Art Moose Head Walking Stick English Midcentury
Located in Mimizan, FR
Folk Art Moose Head Walking Stick English midcentury
This is carved by J P Postin one of a set of 3 different walking sticks I'll be listing
This measures 133.75cm 52.66ins
There is ...
Category
20th Century English Folk Art Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Mexican Burnished Clay Chicken Kitchen Hen Egg Basket Decoration Hen Brown
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
This Mexican ceramic hen is an egg basket/container, perfect to keep eggs fresh -- a utilitarian kitchen piece by artist Manuel Reyes. Made with clay from Oaxaca and Zacatecas, painted with oxides from the region. Done with the hand-modeled technique and cooked in traditional wood-fired oven. Reyes has been constantly innovating with his hen collection, making this one of his most iconic works.
Ceramic artist, sculptor and painter, Manuel Reyes (Mexico City, 1972) atended the Escuela Nacional de Artes Plásticas in Xochimilco, México. He was later mentored by Royer Von Guten, Joy Laville...
Category
2010s Mexican Folk Art Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
Carved Wooden Milliners Head, Vintage Germany, circa 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Adorable unique wood carved head. Germany, 1960s. Ideal decoration item, used in the displaying and making of hats. Hand carved from wood. Nice display piece in any room. Found at an...
Category
1960s German Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Carved Wood Sculpture of the Hindu Deity Nandi With Pedestal, Circa 1920
Located in Point Richmond, CA
South Indian carved wood sculpture depicting the Hindu Deity of Nandi, a recumbent black bull figure, known within the Hindu faith as the vehicle for Siva, often depicted in sculptur...
Category
20th Century Indian Folk Art Folk Art
Materials
Hardwood
Folk Art Horse Head Walking Stick English Midcentury
Located in Mimizan, FR
Folk Art Horse Head Walking Stick English midcentury
This is carved by J P Postin one of a set of 3 different walking sticks I'll be listing
This measures 133.75cm 52.66ins
There is ...
Category
20th Century English Folk Art Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Carved Wooden Milliners Head, Vintage Austria, circa 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Adorable unique wood carved head. Austria, 1910s. Ideal decoration item, used in the displaying and making of hats. Hand carved from wood. Nice display piece in any room. Found at an...
Category
1910s Austrian Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Painting portrait Sad Clown, oil, hardboard, Oto Dobovišek, Yugoslavia 1989s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
This oil painting, titled "Sad Clown," is a remarkable piece of Naive art created by Oto Dobovišek in Yugoslavia during the 1980s. This folk art portrait beautifully captures the poi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Slovenian Folk Art Folk Art
Materials
Paint
Diptych paintings in the style of Naive art, Oto Dobovišek, Yugoslavia 1970s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Immerse yourself in the charming and whimsical world of rural life with this captivating set of two diptych paintings of style Naive Art by Oto Dobovišek, an artist from Yugoslavia i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Slovenian Folk Art Folk Art
Materials
Paint
Vintage Hand Carved Folk Art Walking Cane with Red Bird
Located in Seguin, TX
Vintage circa 1940s hand carved Folk Art cane by Fritz Rummler (1888-1983) Fredericksburg Texas. Branch of a tree carved into a bird with his feet...
Category
1940s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Ventriloquists dummy attributed to Herber Brighton
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century Ventriloquists dummy attributed to Herber Brighton
A rare example of an early 20th century ventriloquists dummy attributed to Herber Brighton. In sailors’ uniform...
Category
1920s British Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Paper
Mexican Burnished Clay Chicken Kitchen Vessel Hen Egg Basket Decoration
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
This Mexican ceramic hen is an egg basket, perfect to keep eggs fresh -- a utilitarian kitchen piece by artist Manuel Reyes. Made with clay from Oaxaca and Zacatecas, painted with oxides from the region. Done with the hand-modeled technique and cooked in traditional wood-fired oven. Reyes has been constantly innovating with his hen collection, making this one of his most iconic works.
Ceramic artist, sculptor and painter, Manuel Reyes (Mexico City, 1972) atended the Escuela Nacional de Artes Plásticas in Xochimilco, México. He was later mentored by Royer Von Guten, Joy Laville...
Category
2010s Mexican Folk Art Folk Art
Materials
Clay, Ceramic
Double Sided Gilt & Painted "HAPPY JACK'S" Tobacconist Trade Sign, Laconia, NH
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Two-sided tobacconist trade sign of circular form with gold leaf lettering with red shadow on a black sand paint ground with green borders "HAPPY JACK'S" centers a cutout pipe above a white banner applied to the bottom of each side which reads "CIGAR, PIPE & / TOBACCO SHOP...
Category
Late 20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Materials
Gold Leaf
Midcentury Folk Art Carved Mushroom
Located in Southbury, CT
Wildly unique, this striking one-of-a-kind treasure is a natural dried mushroom that has been painted vivid orange with black accents and hand-carved to depict a dragon with a yin/ya...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Folk Art Folk Art
Materials
Paint
Midcentury Whale Sculpture on Stand, Circa 1960s
Located in Southbury, CT
This midcentury folk art sculpture features a cobalt blue sperm whale rendered in soldered tin, with lines that are both strong and graceful rests atop a simple, sturdy black steel b...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Folk Art Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Mid-century Modern Articulated Wood Artist Hand Model
Located in Downingtown, PA
Articulated Wood Artist Hand Model,
1950s
The carved light wood hand is articulated at the wrist and the base of each finger while the forefinger and thumb are also articulated at t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Folk Art Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Unusual 1930s / 40's "Drugs" with arrow NEON sign..
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual 1930s / 40's "Drugs" with arrow NEON sign.. Two color...Nice early neon,, replaced / new transformer.. Great size, style Hand delivery avail to New York City or anywhere en r...
Category
1930s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Rare and Antique Mexican Carousel Horse
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1920. We offer this wonderfully charming Carousel Horse from Mexico. Handmade caved from wood with fabulous patina.
Category
1910s Mexican Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Tonala Folk Art Pottery Charger, Hand Painted Rabbit, Mexico, circa 1970's
Located in Chatham, ON
Tonala folk art pottery charger or wall plate - large size - hand made and hand painted with a rabbit, bird and foliage - elaborate border - unsigned - Mexico - circa 1970's.
Excellent vintage condition - no loss - no damage - no restoration - original metal hanger...
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Folk Art Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Horse Head Walking Stick Folk Art English Midcentury
Located in Mimizan, FR
Horse Head Walking Stick Folk Art English midcentury
This is carved by J P Postin one of a set of 3 different walking sticks I'll be listing
This measures 133.75cm 52.66ins
There is ...
Category
20th Century English Folk Art Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Late 19th Century American Tramp Folk Art Draws
Located in London, GB
Late 19th century American tramp folk art draws
We share what we love, and we love this late 19th American set of tramp art draws. Made from old cigar boxes...
Category
Early 1900s American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Materials
Pine
Amazing Scratch Built Locomotive English Folkart Model
Located in London, GB
Amazing Scratch Built Locomotives
One of the best examples of English scratch built folk art models we have uncovered. Modelled on an steam locomotive this item has been constructed ...
Category
1920s British Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Metal
18th Century Swedish Combination Furniture Table and Chair, 1794
Located in Balen, BE
Wonderful combination furniture table and chair. Combination furniture was originally made to be used in small spaces. This original example could be used as a beautiful center piece coffee table...
Category
Late 18th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Materials
Pine
Beaded Ndebele Ceremonial Doll
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare imported commodity, glass beads have been a symbol of wealth and importance in south African cultures for centuries, and were exclusively distributed by the region's oba (king). As beads become gradually more accessible throughout the 19th century, they began to displace the organic materials used in traditional art and attire.
This colorful example of African beadwork...
Category
Mid-20th Century South African Folk Art Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Fabric, Cotton
Tonala Folk Art Pottery Charger, Hand Painted Swan, Mexico, Circa 1970's
Located in Chatham, ON
Tonala folk art pottery charger or wall plate - large size - hand made and hand painted with a swan and flowers - elaborate border - unsigned - Mexico - circa 1970's.
Excellent v...
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Folk Art Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Modernist Abstract Oil Painting on Board by WNY Artist Kathrin Langley
By Langley
Located in Buffalo, NY
Modernist Abstract Oil Painting on Board by WNY Artist Kathrin Langley titled boy at the beech..Well executed,, great use of color, texture
. Katherine...
Category
1960s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Plywood, Paint
Collection of Green Glass Marbles. English, 19th Century
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful collection of 83 green glass marbles
Amazing colours
Good condition.
The size given is for one marble
Category
Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Materials
Glass
Beaded Yoruba Staff
Located in Chicago, IL
The Yoruba people reserve the use of glass beads for royalty, priests and priestesses, as well as embellishing ritual and ceremonial objects. Though only kings are allowed to use bea...
Category
Mid-20th Century South African Folk Art Folk Art
Materials
Metal, Iron
Chicken Fence Sculpture by George Zupp Aka Chicken George
Located in Seguin, TX
Carved and painted wood sculpture by Texas artist George Zupp AKA Chicken George. Signed, titled "Chicken Fence" and dated 2001 on bottom. Each rooster ...
Category
Early 2000s American Folk Art Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Folk Art Child-Size Articulated Wooden Mannequin
Located in Bradenton, FL
Mid-century wooden, hand-carved articulated mannequin folk art sculpture in a child size. Arms, hands, legs, and feet are articulated. A rare whimsical and fun work of art for any in...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Folk Art Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Portrait Miniature In Graphite American 19th Century
Located in Hudson, NY
This is a very beautiful , highly detailed and well executed portrait of a woman. Created in the early nineteenth century with graphite on paper. The sitter can be seen with a book in her hand and a ring on her finger. She is sitting in a painted fancy chair by the window with the drape pulled back...
Category
Early 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Paper
Circus Poster by Ringling Bros., circa 1971, "Clown Standing over Tents"
Located in Incline Village, NV
This highly animated, bright and colorful circus poster portrays a fabulous looking clown in white frilled garb with red stripes, welcoming everyone to see the "Greatest Show on Earth...
Category
1970s Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Paper
Pair Scottie Dogs Atop Book Theme Japanese Puzzle Bank Occupied Japan Circa 1948
Located in Incline Village, NV
Quite an unusual piece for bank collectors or just for those seeking a unique collectible. This is a coin bank made of all wood; walnut and inlay here and there; simulating a stack and shelf of books; a pair of "Scottie dogs" (terriers) on top of the bank completes the decoration. The slot on top of the bank accommodates the saving of coins. When it is full; the method of opening the bank to remove the coins, exemplifies the ultimate in Japanese ingenuity.
A video attached to the listing displays the foregoing.
With the books facing you; slide the two front bottom panels to the left; slide the bottom right panel forward (tilt forward) exposing the opening; slide out the enclosed loose key; push everything back; slide left half of front panel to the left; the middle book drops down exposing the key hole; insert and turn the key to the right to open; lift the hinged lid; remove coins and reverse the process to start over again. Fantastic item!!!
This bank was made in Japan, right after World War ll, during the occupation, around 1948. It is a further manifestation of a mid to early 19th century tradition of hiding documents and money in boxes with "tricks" and a multiplicity of "moves" to unlock a box or trunk.
With these banks, it is all about condition and completeness, considering the rough play and use it was subject to from trying to figure out how to open it. This particular bank is in excellent and all original, complete condition with no repairs and no replacements, and is from my own personal collection of banks; having been in my possession since 1985. Worth noting is that this example was featured in "Antiquing and Collecting" magazine September 2003 edition in an article on Japanese Puzzle...
Category
1940s Japanese Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Rare Antique Collection of Folk Art Brush Holders w. Brushes Dogs, Cat and Bird
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderful designs and great condition set of sculptural animal brush holders.
Not too long ago men and women here in Europe who could afford leather shoes took good care and therefor also regularly brushed their leather shoes and/or boots. Especially during the second world war and in the first 5 years after, many men (and woman) had time on their hands and among other kinds of folk art...
Category
Early 20th Century European Folk Art Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Antique Early 20th Century Folk Art Found Object Memory Jug
Located in Seguin, TX
Antique circa 1918 folk art memory jug. Stoneware pottery jug covered in found objects. Objects include, shells, crystals, stones, Heinz 57 pickl...
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Materials
Stone, Rock Crystal
Arbol de la Vida Bull Colorful Ceramic Mexican Folk Art Tree of Life
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
Beautiful folk art piece made by La Familia Castillo. Handmade in clay and painted with acrylic paint.
Created by master artisan Soledad Martha Hernández and her son Marco Antonio C...
Category
2010s North American Folk Art Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Mexican Burnished Clay Hand Oaxaca Sculpture Mixtec Ceramic Organic Pre-Hispanic
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
This Mexican ceramic clay hand sculpture is a piece by artist Manuel Reyes. Made with clay from Oaxaca and Zacatecas, painted with oxides from the region. Done with the hand-modeled technique and cooked in traditional wood-fired oven. The hand is decorated with birds on each finger, inspired by a textile from Chiapas. Manuel mentions the main character is a friend of his that had a great love for birds and nature.
Ceramic artist, sculptor and painter, Manuel Reyes (Mexico City, 1972) atended the Escuela Nacional de Artes Plásticas in Xochimilco, México. He was later mentored by Royer Von Guten, Joy...
Category
2010s Mexican Folk Art Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
Early 20th Century Unusual Ceremonial Stick
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century Unusual Ceremonial Stick
An unusual early 20th Century hand carved ceremonial stick or sorts with open palm hand symbol. Throughou...
Category
1910s Unknown Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Unusual Primitive 19th Century Swedish Chair
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Unusual primitive and sculptural early 19th century Swedish / Scandinavian folk art chair. Ca 1800 Sweden.
Category
Early 19th Century Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Materials
Pine
Large Italian Painting of a Merchant Ship "The Venetian Workers' Society Offers"
Located in Katonah, NY
A unique work of art, this charming painting was hand painted in Italy in the mid-19th century.
Created to promote The Venetian Workers' Society, this large hand-painted oil paintin...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Materials
Glass, Wood
Mexican Burnished Clay Chicken Kitchen Vessel Hen Egg Basket Decoration Flowers
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
This Mexican ceramic hen is an egg basket, perfect to keep eggs fresh -- a utilitarian kitchen piece by artist Manuel Reyes. Made with clay from Oaxaca and Zacatecas, painted with oxides from the region. Done with the hand-modeled technique and cooked in traditional wood-fired oven. Reyes has been constantly innovating with his hen collection, making this one of his most iconic works.
Ceramic artist, sculptor and painter, Manuel Reyes (Mexico City, 1972) atended the Escuela Nacional de Artes Plásticas in Xochimilco, México. He was later mentored by Royer Von Guten, Joy Laville...
Category
2010s Mexican Folk Art Folk Art
Materials
Clay, Ceramic
Mexican Burnished Clay Chicken Kitchen Vessel Hen Egg Basket Decoration Birds
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
This Mexican ceramic hen is an egg basket, perfect to keep eggs fresh -- a utilitarian kitchen piece by artist Manuel Reyes. Made with clay from Oaxaca and Zacatecas, painted with oxides from the region. Done with the hand-modeled technique and cooked in traditional wood-fired oven. Reyes has been constantly innovating with his hen collection, making this one of his most iconic works.
Ceramic artist, sculptor and painter, Manuel Reyes (Mexico City, 1972) atended the Escuela Nacional de Artes Plásticas in Xochimilco, México. He was later mentored by Royer Von Guten, Joy Laville...
Category
2010s Mexican Folk Art Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
Early 20th century English estate made decoy duck.
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century English estate made decoy duck.
A true example of an early 20th century English estate made decoy duck form, with glass eyes. With a wonderful, pointed shape and p...
Category
1920s British Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Pine
Vintage Studio Pottery Teapot with Gargoyle Handle - Signed - Mid 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage hand-made studio pottery glazed ceramic lidded teapot - applied and articulated terracotta gargoyle face - the tongue of the beast forming ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Canadian Folk Art Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Signed Watercolor El Equipal Folk Art Painting by Luis Ricardo Amendolla, 1980's
Located in Deland, FL
Signed Watercolor "El Equipal" Folk Art Painting by Luis Ricardo Amendolla, Mexico, c. 1980's
About: Introducing a true Mexican Folk Art masterpiece: a signed original watercolor du...
Category
1980s Mexican Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Glass, Paint, Paper
English Standing Butler with Serving Tray
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Dapper art deco standing butler with brass tray crafted in hardwood and paint decorated with cliched high collar, boutonnieres, tails and spats, faithfully ready to serve.
Category
Early 20th Century English Folk Art Folk Art
Materials
Hardwood
Hand Carved Gnome + Deer Woodland Totem
Located in Brooklyn, NY
If great art is meant to inspire and provoke, this beautiful carving of a gnome with a deer on it's head may be the greatest piece of art ever made. Hand carved by the artist "R.S." in the year '75, this large pine log has become so much more than the sum of it's parts. Roughly hewn details give the sculpture an almost living, breathing feel. Perfect for fans of all sorts of woodland nymphs and creatures- from elves to hobbits and beyond. Please confirm item pickup location (Brooklyn NY or Wall NJ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Pine
Alphaious Campbell Wood Carved Profile of a Man
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Alphaious Campbell carved wood wall hanging, c.1987. The painted folk art piece showcases various profiles of a bearded man.
Dimensions
9" width x 32.5" height
Condition
Excellent...
Category
Late 20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Vintage African Pair of Wooden Hand Carved Busts Sculptures
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wood sculpture hand carved vintage tribal Folk Art bust of an African men and women sculptures.
Pair of vintage handcrafted wood sculptures of African men and women bust with headdress and jewelry.
These two busts depict tribal African couple...
Category
Mid-20th Century African Folk Art Folk Art
Materials
Hardwood
Swedish Folk Art Root Basket, Sweden 19th century
Located in Grythyttan, SE
Introducing a remarkable piece of history that transcends time - the exquisite Swedish 19th century root basket. Most likely made of birch root. Immerse yourself in the rich craftsma...
Category
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Materials
Birch
18th Century Oak Chest with Wrought Iron
Located in Albignasego, IT
Chest-Coffer in Oak
H.47 cm – L.71 cm – D.45 cm
Antique chest-chest in oak wood. The lid has the classic "donkey's back" shape; wrought iron elements that served as reinforcement t...
Category
1730s Italian Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Materials
Oak
Zabihi Collection Colorful Dragon Vintage Tibetan Rug
Located in New York, NY
A colorful one-of-a-kind Tibetan rug from the 2nd quarter of the 20th century with a colorful dragon motif
Measures: 3'1'' x 5'1''.
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Grey Whale Shop/Trade Sign
Located in Hastings, GB
'Thar She Blows' a fabulous rare shop/trade sign of great scale, hand made in riveted zinc and hand painted. This superb piece sits on an iron stand and would have spun outside of a ...
Category
1920s French Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Zinc
"Boy Riding a Turtle" Wind-Up Toy; by J. Chein, circa 1930s
Located in Incline Village, NV
By J. Chein, circa 1930, this tin lithographed and hand painted American tin wind-up toy is all original and in working order. There are a few scratches here and there (from normal play and use); but for a nearly 100 year old toy, it is in very good and all original paint with no touch up or restoration. The turtle is painted in colors of yellow (predominantly) with a turquoise border and red dots, and an orange neck; while the boy is dressed in yellow.
The action of the toy portrays a boy riding a turtle; and upon winding up the attached clockwork key and releasing on the floor, the turtle with boy rider, ride away! The turtle moves his head up and down while the boy rocks up and down, as the turtle moves across the floor (see attached 12 second video of operation). Works well (unique for this toy) but occasionally "sticks".
Of American manufacturer (marked on the left of center of the shell of the turtle), the J. Chein Company was in Harrison, New Jersey, and one of the premier toy makers of the 1930's.
Dimensions: 8" long x 4 1/2" wide x 4" high
Note: After 40 plus years of dealing and collecting toys, I am justly qualified to guarantee and present the authenticity of antique and vintage toys...
Category
1930s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Tin
Vintage Handmade Advertising Tire Iconic Bibendum Michelin Man
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1970. We offer this Vintage Handmade Advertising Tire Iconic Bibendum Michelin Man.
Category
1970s North American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Resin
Celtic Art Copper Mural from Ireland, Celtic Animals Hand made beaten copper
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Celtic Art Copper Mural from Ireland, Celtic Animals
A hand made beaten copper abstract design of dogs and a stag hunting made in Ireland
A very striking piece with its origin in...
Category
1960s Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Copper
Antique Mexican Demon Mask
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this rare antique Mexican Demon mask in wood, circa 1970. The mask makes a sound when moved.
Category
1970s Mexican Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Carousel Day of the Dead Ceramic Mexican Folk Art by Familia Castillo
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
Beautiful folk art piece made by La Familia Castillo. Handmade in clay and painted with acrylic paint. Day of the Dead theme.
Created by master artisan Soledad Martha Hernández and...
Category
2010s North American Folk Art Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century Hand Written Persian Book
Located in London, GB
19th century oil on board of a Blacksmith
Of rectangular form, the papier Mache and ebonised cover is finely painted, covered in flowers and a circular motif to the central section...
Category
1850s Unknown Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Materials
Paper
Vintage, New and Antique Folk Art
Folk art refers to a genre of art that shares the creator’s traditions, offering not just an artistic display but an opportunity to learn about a culture. Vintage, new and antique folk art typically reflects a heritage or location. It can include utilitarian objects and handmade art as diverse as weather vanes, portraiture and paintings, carnival art, quilts and duck decoys.
American folk art is frequently valued because of the traditional skills involved, like weaving, hand-carving wood and even stonework. Many folk artists are self-taught, while some train as apprentices within their community. By using available materials and taking a personal approach to their creations, artists ensure each piece is unique and conveys a story. Native American folk art includes functional objects reflecting their heritage, such as baskets, textiles and wooden pieces.
During the Great Depression, artistic materials in America were hard to come by, so artisans used discarded wood from cigar boxes and shipping crates to make highly stylized, notched pieces — most often picture frames and boxes — that are today sought after by collectors. This folk art style is called tramp art and was popular from roughly 1870 until the 1940s.
Folk art brings vibrant culture and traditions into your home. Browse an extensive collection of folk art on 1stDibs.
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